Propeller SBC where to start from and what are todays available projects?
sv3ora
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Hello,
I am interested in a propeller based SBC capable of "running" an "OS" in emulation mode having PS2/VGA/TV/COM etc. In other words a complete retro SBC that can be used standalone to run games etc without the need for a PC.
I know it has been already done and here is a list of some interesting projects:
http://smarthome.jigsy.com/propeller (SBC1)
http://www.orrtech.us/propdos/index.html (PropDOS)
http://www.uelectronics.info/backup/multibladeprop-multi-propeller-computer.html (multi CPU SBC)
http://www.mikronauts.com/parallax-propeller/morpheus/ (2 CPU SBC)
http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Mini-Computer-Users-Guide/?ALLSTEPS (BASIC)
http://hive-project.de/ (vintage SBC)
http://n8vem-sbc.pbworks.com/w/page/4200936/StepByStep (simpe sbc)
1. To save me time, I would like to ask you if you are aware of some other such projects that use the propeller as a "complete computer"?
2. Most of the projects above, run cp/m z80 emulation, I was wondered if anyone has ever emulated a x86 to run MS-DOS or freeDOS using the propeller? (there is a guy http://ve2cuy.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/mini-i86-dos-machine/ but he does not release any code)
PS. it would be interesting if one could emulate x86, I believe eventually it should be done by some smart guys. Imagine running DOS or win3x on a micro...Something like this http://www.fleasystems.com/flea86.html but with readily available components?:)
I am interested in a propeller based SBC capable of "running" an "OS" in emulation mode having PS2/VGA/TV/COM etc. In other words a complete retro SBC that can be used standalone to run games etc without the need for a PC.
I know it has been already done and here is a list of some interesting projects:
http://smarthome.jigsy.com/propeller (SBC1)
http://www.orrtech.us/propdos/index.html (PropDOS)
http://www.uelectronics.info/backup/multibladeprop-multi-propeller-computer.html (multi CPU SBC)
http://www.mikronauts.com/parallax-propeller/morpheus/ (2 CPU SBC)
http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Mini-Computer-Users-Guide/?ALLSTEPS (BASIC)
http://hive-project.de/ (vintage SBC)
http://n8vem-sbc.pbworks.com/w/page/4200936/StepByStep (simpe sbc)
1. To save me time, I would like to ask you if you are aware of some other such projects that use the propeller as a "complete computer"?
2. Most of the projects above, run cp/m z80 emulation, I was wondered if anyone has ever emulated a x86 to run MS-DOS or freeDOS using the propeller? (there is a guy http://ve2cuy.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/mini-i86-dos-machine/ but he does not release any code)
PS. it would be interesting if one could emulate x86, I believe eventually it should be done by some smart guys. Imagine running DOS or win3x on a micro...Something like this http://www.fleasystems.com/flea86.html but with readily available components?:)
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Welcome to the forum. Check out old bit collector at http://propellerpowered.com.
Jim
Then there is the qz80 from forum member PullMoll. Which has been used in other game emulators if I remember correctly.
The Intel x86 emulation has been discussed here many times. It's a much bigger and more complex instruction set. I believe it would run very slowly on the Propeller. Don't even think about WinXXX. Perhaps it will be more realistic on the Propeller 2 chip when that comes out.
From your wish list I have to say that a Raspberry Pi board would get you there a lot more easily and quickly.